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What to
expect when you visit us in Sterling...
First
Visits
You're in our office! You've filled out
all the paperwork that you have downloaded
from our web-site
and are ready to be seen. The first thing our specialists will
do is perform a very thorough orthopedic, neurological,
sports medicine, physical therapy and chiropractic assessment. We
leave no stone unturned to discover the underlying cause of your
problem. Often times we see a combination of degenerative changes
of the spine, such as disc conditions, or bone spurs, or hidden causes
like subtle misalignments of the spine. In addition to this, we often
find there are weaknesses of certain muscles even in people who
work out regularly. Our job is to uncover this and help you on your
way to health. In addition to the time-tested and thorough initial
evaluation, the doctors may feel it is necessary to order
advanced imaging such as CT scan, bone scan, MRI, or even to do
some laboratory studies to make sure that there is no underlying
health problem that would interfere with the treatment in our office
or impede your rapid progress towards health and living a symptom-free
lifestyle. Because this is your first visit, extensive time is
used to correctly assess your individual problem.
What
to Bring...
1. Health insurance card and a referral
from your primary care doctor, if needed. In most cases a
referral is not necessary.
2. Your completed office forms downloaded
here.
3. Pertinent medical records such as X-rays, MRI or lab work
What
to Wear...
1. Loose-fitting, comfortable clothing.
2. If
you have a lower back problem it is necessary to examine the muscles
and posture of your legs as well, so garments that allow us to see
your legs, knees, and feet, such as shorts, are helpful.
2. When
evaluating the neck and other parts of the upper extremity such as
the shoulder or elbow the specialist may want to assess your
shoulder blade muscle mechanics, so for our female patients,
wearing a sports bra would be fine. Gowns are provided in the
office as well.
3. We respect your privacy and cater to shy patients so
please don't hesitate to voice your modesty concerns.
Northern Virginia’s Top Rehabilitation Specialists - Dr. Ratcliffe
is the areas only physician that is also board certified as a
chiropractor as well as being board certified as a
rehabilitation specialist. This additional board certification
and extensive training, singles Dr. Ratcliffe out as a national leader in
physical medicine and rehabilitation. Dr. Ratcliffe's education and
training makes him the areas most trusted clinician among other rehabilitation
specialists including orthopedists, physical therapists, and chiropractors. - Dr.
Banks is one of the areas leading manual therapists. Both
doctors are
highly regarded and trusted by the areas other medical specialties. Both
physicians
are board certified and licensed to perform physiotherapy and manual
medicine.
Nova Chiropractic and
Rehabilitation Clinics serve patients in Northern Virginia,
Loudoun
County, Sterling, Herndon, Ashburn,
Cascades, Reston, Fairfax,
and Leesburg. The physicians at NOVA will work closely with
your other doctors and physical therapists to make sure that you have all of
your treatment options.
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